The W10x33 is a wide-flange structural steel shape identified in the source data as a W beam. This reference provides its reported dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, AISC context, and a DWG download for design and drafting workflows.
Use the dimensional information below when comparing W-shapes, reviewing framing concepts, or coordinating steel details. Final member selection, connection design, stability checks, and code compliance require project-specific engineering verification.
W Beam
refer to : AISC 16
the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16), which is the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. It provides guidelines and requirements for the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States.
Depth : 247.1 mm
Width : 202.2 mm
Web Thickness : 7.4 mm
Flange Thickness : 11 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 62.65 cm2
Unit Weight : 49.2 kg/m
How to read the W10x33 designation
The W designation identifies a wide-flange beam family. The remaining designation distinguishes this shape within the W-shape series. Shape designations are useful for locating matching entries in structural steel catalogs, design software, estimating systems, and CAD libraries.
What the listed properties describe
The source data separates the member into geometric dimensions and basic section information. Depth and width describe the overall envelope of the rolled shape. Web thickness and flange thickness describe the principal plate elements, while the root fillet radius identifies the transition between the web and flange.
Sectional area is useful when reviewing material quantity and axial-strength calculations. Unit weight supports weight takeoffs and gravity-load coordination. These values should be read together with the governing design specification and the assumptions used for the particular project.
Using the W10x33 CAD reference
The linked DWG file can support preliminary drafting, layout coordination, and detail development. Before issuing drawings, confirm the drawing units, insertion scale, layer conventions, section orientation, and any project-specific detailing requirements. A CAD outline is a reference representation and does not replace design calculations or fabrication documents.
Related steel reference topics
- Compare this shape with other W-shape dimensions when evaluating framing alternatives.
- Review steel section properties to understand how area and geometry support design checks.
- Use steel connection and detailing guidance when coordinating beam-to-column and beam-to-beam interfaces.
- Consult the applicable AISC specification reference and the project engineer for final design decisions.
W10x33 FAQ
What type of shape is W10x33?
W10x33 is a wide-flange structural steel beam designation. The source page identifies it as a W beam and lists its principal dimensions and section information.
What information is provided for W10x33?
The reference provides depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also identifies the cited AISC specification context.
Can the listed W10x33 properties be used directly for design?
The listed values are useful for reference and preliminary coordination, but final design must account for loading, support conditions, limit states, material requirements, connections, stability, and the governing project criteria.
Is a CAD file available for W10x33?
Yes. The page includes a downloadable DWG reference for the W10x33 shape. Check units, scale, and project drafting requirements before using it in production documents.
